Chekhweyi
Title: Chekhweyi Language: Chakhesang Description: This is a traditional Chakhesang folk song sung in groups by the men. The song praises a young woman who is about to marry, with the men expressing their appreciation for her contributions and service to the community during her maiden years. The singers are from Jessami village in Ukhrul […]
Mapu Kediyi
Title: Mapu Kediyi Language: Chakhesang Description: A traditional chakhesang folk song sang in group by men’s folk. The singers are from Jessami village, Ukhrul District, Manipur. Format & Duration: Video: 2 mins. 4 secs.Date of Recording: 24-May-2024Date of Upload: 6 November 2024Performer: Misewelo Wezah & Kekhwelhi WezahCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: Kewvilezo Mekrisuh, Kewechupe mekrisuh, Nishzo Wezah assisted […]
Narration of traditional child birth system in Tikhir community.
Title: Narration of traditional child birth system in Tikhir community. Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator Phanongshe, 69, of Thonok village narrates the traditional cultivation system among the Tikhir people. The narrator is now resides in Kiphire town. Format & Duration: Video: 2 mins. 23 secs.Date of Recording: 24-May-2024Date of Upload: 6 November 2024Performer: Phanongshe TikhirCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso […]
Narration of traditional Marriage system in Tikhir
Title: Narration of traditional Marriage system in Tikhir Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator R. Wongtsukiu, 71, of Thonok village narrates the traditional cultivation system among the Tikhir people. The narrator is now resides in Kiphire town. Format & Duration: Video: 4 mins. 29 secs.Date of Recording: 24-May-2024Date of Upload: 6 November 2024Performer: R. WongtsukiuCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, […]
Narration of traditional cultivation practices in Tikhir
Title: Narration of traditional cultivation practices in Tikhir Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator Tsinthong Tikhir, 75, of Thonok village narrates the traditional cultivation system among the Tikhir people. The narrator now resides in Kiphire town. Format & Duration: Video: 6 mins. 34 secs.Date of Recording: 24-May-2024Date of Upload: 6 November 2024Performer: Tsinthong TikhirCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: 1. […]
The role of mürokpo
Title: The role of mürokpo Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator, Mulahthong, 80, S/o. Khiulemo from Anatongre village, briefly shares insights into the roles of Mürokpo and Thongpü. These individuals hold their roles through family tradition, serving as designated leaders who personally conduct a ritual on each farm before the start of planting. This essential ritual […]
Tattoo Practice in Tikhir Community
Title: Tatooing Culture in Tikhir Community Language: Tikhir Description: Mrs. Reikham, aged 76, from Anatongre Village, shares her personal experiences and describes how tattoos were traditionally applied by members of the Tikhir community in earlier times. She herself is adorned with numerous tattoos that cover her arms and legs. Yatap means tattoo in Tikhir. Format […]
Traditional tattooing in Tikhir Community
Title: Traditional tatooing in Tikhir Community Language: Tikhir Description: Tattooing is now rarely practised in the Tikhir community. In this video document, Mrs. Khianmongshe, aged 80, from Anatongre Village, shares her personal experiences and describes how tattoos were traditionally applied by members of the Tikhir community in olden days. She herself is adorned with numerous […]
Mehlio Nanglio Toyok kenti
Title: Mehlio Nanglio Toyok kenti Language: Tikhir Description: Mr. SKT Tsangli, 80, from Anatongre village narrates the traditional folk tale of Tikhir about Mehliö Nangliö and Toyak Kenti. Format & Duration: Video: 1 mins. 22 secsDate of Recording: 25-May-2024Date of Upload: 6 November 2024Performer: SKT TsangliCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: 1. Achemung Tikhir assisted the recording of this […]
The story of Relishe and Tutsuliu
Title: The story of Relishe and Tutsuliu Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator, SKT Tsangli, 80, from Anatongre village narrates the traditional folk tale of Tikhir about Relishe and Tutsuliu. Format & Duration: Video: 3 mins. 56 secsDate of Recording: 25-May-2024Date of Upload: 4 November 2024Performer: SKT TsangliCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: 1. Achemung Tikhir assisted the recording of […]
The story of Kimrong
Title: The story of Kimrong Language: Tikhir Description: In this unedited video, the narrator, SKT Tsangli, 80, from Anatongre village narrates the traditional tale of Tikhir called Kimröng. Format & Duration: Video: 1 mins. 53 secs.Date of Recording: 25-May-2024Date of Upload: 4 November 2024Performer: SKT TsangliCreator: Wichamdinbo MatianaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: 1. Achemung Tikhir assisted the recording of this […]
Thongpo and Murokpo Ritual
Title: Thongpo and Murokpo Ritual Language: Tikhir Description: The narrator, SKT Tsangli, 80, from Anatongre village, briefly shares insights into the roles of Mürokpo and Thongpü. These individuals hold their roles through family tradition, serving as designated leaders who personally conduct a ritual on each farm before the start of planting. This essential ritual is […]
Nguluk Tanimoko or Our Taniland
Title: Nguluk Tanimoko or Our Taniland Language: Tani (Luoba Bokar) Description: Our ”Taniland” is a folk song that celebrates the valor and heritage of the Tani people, paying tribute to their ancestors. The song reflects a collective yearning for identity and unity among the Tani tribes, emphasizing the cultural and historical bonds that unite them. […]
The art of pottery making
Title: The art of pottery making Language: Ao (Changki) Description: The changki womenfolk were the first in the Ao region to engage in earthen pottery making. In an age of headhunting, their skill was a boon as they could be on good terms with their enemies. Legend says that all the clans of the Ao […]
Bats and the Animals, Birds
Title: Bats and the Animals, Birds Language: Lotha Description: A long time ago, before the departure of the animals and birds, there was a battle between the two groups. However, the bats stayed neutral, neither supporting the animals nor the birds. The animals asked the bats to join their side, but the bats refused, claiming […]
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